Is Harry Gregg still alive?
Deceased (1932–2020)
Harry Gregg/Living or Deceased
How many Munich survivors are still alive?
Eight United players died in Munich and, of the survivors, Sir Bobby Charlton is the only player still alive after Harry Gregg passed away last year.
Where is Harry Gregg buried?
Coleraine Cemetery
He bravely rescued team-mates and other passengers following the Munich plane crash in which 23 were killed, including eight United players. His funeral service was held in St Patrick’s Parish Church in Coleraine. Afterwards he was buried in Coleraine Cemetery.
How old is Harry Gregg?
87 years (1932–2020)
Harry Gregg/Age at death
How many did Harry Gregg save?
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, hailed as a hero of the 1958 Munich air disaster, has died at the age of 87. Gregg bravely rescued team-mates and other passengers following the plane crash in which 23 were killed.
Who died in the 1958 Munich air disaster?
The eight players who perished were Geoff Bent (aged 25), Roger Byrne (28), Eddie Colman (21), Duncan Edwards (21), Mark Jones (24), David Pegg (22), Tommy Taylor (26) and Liam Whelan (22). Edwards, considered by many to be the finest player of his generation, died 15 days after the accident.
How old is Duncan Edwards?
21 years (1936–1958)
Duncan Edwards/Age at death
When did the Munich air disaster happen?
February 6, 1958
Munich air disaster/Start dates
Who survived the 1958 plane crash?
Survivors attempted to save as many passengers as they could, with Bobby Charlton, Dennis Viollet and goalkeeper Harry Gregg among those saved. The pilot James Thain survived but co-pilot Captain Kenneth Rayment died from his injuries five weeks later.
What are the names of the Busby Babes?
Manchester United F.C. in 1957 – from the left, standing: Liam Whelan, Jackie Blanchflower, Ian Greaves, Ray Wood, Wilf McGuinness, Mark Jones, Tommy Taylor, Matt Busby (manager); front row: Johnny Berry, David Pegg, Albert Scanlon, Roger Byrne, Jeff Whitefoot, Dennis Viollet and Eddie Colman.
Was Duncan Edwards married?
He was engaged to be married to Molly Leech, who was 22 years old and worked in the offices of a textile machine manufacturer in Altrincham.